The Pro AV industry continues to intersect with sectors like healthcare, retail, and corporate environments, making access to hands-on product demos and direct vendor conversations more important than ever. Technologies are evolving rapidly, and end users are demanding increasingly complex solutions. According to AVIXA, the global Pro AV market is projected to reach $402…
The Pro AV industry continues to intersect with sectors like healthcare, retail, and corporate environments, making access to hands-on product demos and direct vendor conversations more important than ever. Technologies are evolving rapidly, and end users are demanding increasingly complex solutions. According to AVIXA, the global Pro AV market is projected to reach $402…

Get on the UGC Train or Get Left Behind
In this episode, Daniel Litwin and Emily King break down why user-generated content (UGC) is no longer just a B2C play—it’s quickly becoming a must-have in B2B. “We’re already here,” says Litwin. “This isn’t the testing phase anymore. B2B brands need to stop experimenting and start executing.” The conversation highlights how many B2B companies already…

People-Centric Leadership in Action: The Engineered Cooling Systems(ECS) Story
A strong workplace culture rooted in people-centric leadership is essential for retaining top talent and driving business success. Recent data shows that only 33% of employees in the U.S. feel engaged at work, underscoring the need for companies to foster environments where people thrive. This episode of Straight Outta Crumpton explores how one organization…

Preparing Students for the Real World: Why Career Education, Not College, May Be the Answer
Amid a nationwide reassessment of the “college-for-all” mindset, data reveals that millions of young adults in the U.S. are neither in school nor working—a staggering signal that our traditional education pathways may not be serving all learners. With rising tuition costs, high dropout rates, and a rapidly evolving job market, education leaders are urgently…

The Future of AI in Education Starts with Empowering Teachers
Teachers are overburdened, overwhelmed, and often under-supported. Take the school year of 2022-23 for example — During the year, the average K–12 educator was found to juggle a whopping 49 digital tools. This digital overload, compounded by post-COVID challenges, has not only tethered teachers to their desks but eroded the essential human connection in…
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The Rise of Personalized Nutraceuticals: Vitaquest Taps Big Data, Flavor, and AI to Deliver Personalized Wellness at Scale
The wellness industry is at an inflection point. What once centered around pill packs and generic supplement regimens is now being transformed by an ecosystem of personalization, flavor innovation, and data-driven development. According to research, the global nutraceuticals market is on track to surpass $919 billion by 2030—and with consumer demand increasingly favoring tailored,…
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The Future of Baggage Handling: Collaboration, Data, and Cybersecurity at the Forefront
As airport technology accelerates, so do the challenges—and opportunities—facing baggage handling systems. From increasingly complex project schedules to rising cybersecurity concerns, the baggage world is no longer just about belts and bins. The convergence of operations technology (OT) and information technology (IT), coupled with the growing demand for data-driven insights, is forcing the industry to…
FuturePorts Reimagines Port Leadership and Innovation in Logistics
As global trade logistics falls under more and more pressure to be faster, greener, and more transparent, port authorities and stakeholders are facing a new kind of challenge: how to modernize infrastructure while balancing environmental and community demands. Ports such as Los Angeles and Long Beach are at the epicenter of innovation and scrutiny,…
Data Center Construction Demands Are Surging But Power, Permitting, and Planning Are Holding It Back
Explosive demand for artificial intelligence, cloud services, and low-latency connectivity is reshaping the landscape for data center construction in the U.S. With hyperscalers and enterprises alike racing to deploy infrastructure closer to end users, new builds are increasingly challenged by the need for high-capacity power, complex permitting, and skilled labor. According to CBRE, U.S….
Future-Proofing Starts Now: Rural Fiber Infrastructure Needs Long-Term Planning
Rural broadband expansion is at a turning point. The FCC’s updated benchmarks for high-speed internet have significantly increased the number of underserved households, with nearly 28% of rural Americans still lacking access to adequate fixed broadband. As demand surges for reliable connectivity to support telehealth, online education, and remote work, providers and policymakers are…
At ISE 2024, the annual highlight for professionals in the smart technology and AV integration fields, SMART Technologies made a significant impact with its cutting-edge smart boards. This year’s event showcased a range of new products and technologies poised to redefine industry standards. This wrap-up video from ISE 2024 highlights SMART Technologies’ latest innovations,…